Get On Information Services

Get On Information Services

Get On is a partnership approach to enabling people to get help
with everyday issues, so they can move towards better job or life
prospects.

Get On offers free information on help with volunteering,
education, training and employment opportunities, as well as
pointing people in the direction of support with issues of debt,
housing, drug usage, mental health or other life issues. The
service is person centred, so it is easy to access, and all staff
in the Get On network are trained and approachable.

By working with the Neighbourhood Partnerships, Get On
is achieving results locally, and is making use of innovations
developed at neighbourhood, city and national level. Get On
demonstrates how 'shared services' can really make a difference on
the ground.

Features of the Get On service include the Get On Bus,
which can park in any place across the city and provide free
information to local residents, over the phone information, and the
integration of nearly 60 Guidance Access Points, to create the 'Get
On Information Point network'. All information points, and
the Get On Bus use specially designed software to track the
progress of service users, and to help identify the best support
for each individual.

For more information contact Brian Robertson or Shona
McAllister, City of Edinburgh Council, on 0131 529 3233.